1 Corinthians 12 – Compare Chapter Translations
Verse-by-verse comparison of 1 Corinthians 12 across supported Bible translations.
Verse 1
KJV Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
ASV Now concerning spiritual [gifts], brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
WEB Now concerning spiritual things, brothers, I don’t want you to be ignorant.
YLT And concerning the spiritual things, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant;
DRB Now concerning spiritual things, my brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
DBY But concerning spiritual [manifestations], brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant.
GNV Now concerning spirituall giftes, brethren, I would not haue you ignorant.
LSB Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant.
Verse 2
KJV Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
ASV Ye know that when ye were Gentiles [ye were] led away unto those dumb idols, howsoever ye might led.
WEB You know that when you were heathen, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led.
YLT ye have known that ye were nations, unto the dumb idols--as ye were led--being carried away;
DRB You know that when you were heathens, you went to dumb idols, according as you were led.
DBY Ye know that when ye were [of the] nations [ye were] led away to dumb idols, in whatever way ye might be led.
GNV Ye know that ye were Gentiles, and were caried away vnto the dumme Idoles, as ye were led.
LSB You know that when you were pagans, you were being led astray to the mute idols, however you were led.
Verse 3
KJV Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
ASV Wherefore I make known unto you, that no man speaking in the Spirit of God saith, Jesus is anathema; and no man can say, Jesus is Lord, but in the Holy Spirit.
WEB Therefore I make known to you that no man speaking by God’s Spirit says, “Jesus is accursed.” No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” but by the Holy Spirit.
YLT wherefore, I give you to understand that no one, in the Spirit of God speaking, saith Jesus <FI>is<Fi> anathema, and no one is able to say Jesus <FI>is<Fi> Lord, except in the Holy Spirit.
DRB Wherefore, I give you to understand that no man, speaking by the Spirit of God, saith Anathema to Jesus. And no man can say The Lord Jesus, but by the Holy Ghost.
DBY I give you therefore to know, that no one, speaking in [the power of the] Spirit of God, says, Curse [on] Jesus; and no one can say, Lord Jesus, unless in [the power of the] Holy Spirit.
GNV Wherefore, I declare vnto you, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Iesus execrable: also no man can say that Iesus is the Lord, but by the holy Ghost.
LSB Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is accursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.
Verse 4
KJV Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
ASV Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
WEB Now there are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.
YLT And there are diversities of gifts, and the same Spirit;
DRB Now there are diversities of graces, but the same Spirit.
DBY But there are distinctions of gifts, but the same Spirit;
GNV Now there are diuersities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
LSB Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.
Verse 5
KJV And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
ASV And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord.
WEB There are various kinds of service, and the same Lord.
YLT and there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord;
DRB And there are diversities of ministries. but the same Lord.
DBY and there are distinctions of services, and the same Lord;
GNV And there are diuersities of administrations, but the same Lord,
LSB And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.
Verse 6
KJV And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
ASV And there are diversities of workings, but the same God, who worketh all things in all.
WEB There are various kinds of workings, but the same God, who works all things in all.
YLT and there are diversities of workings, and it is the same God--who is working the all in all.
DRB And there are diversities of operations, but the same God, who worketh all in all.
DBY and there are distinctions of operations, but the same God who operates all things in all.
GNV And there are diuersities of operations, but God is the same which worketh all in all.
LSB And there are varieties of workings, but the same God who works everything in everyone.
Verse 7
KJV But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
ASV But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal.
WEB But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all.
YLT And to each hath been given the manifestation of the Spirit for profit;
DRB And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit.
DBY But to each the manifestation of the Spirit is given for profit.
GNV But the manifestation of the Spirit is giuen to euery man, to profite withall.
LSB But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for what is profitable.
Verse 8
KJV For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
ASV For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom; and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit:
WEB For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;
YLT for to one through the Spirit hath been given a word of wisdom, and to another a word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;
DRB To one indeed, by the Spirit, is given the word of wisdom: and to another, the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit:
DBY For to one, by the Spirit, is given [the] word of wisdom; and to another [the] word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;
GNV For to one is giuen by the Spirit the word of wisdome: and to an other the word of knowledge, by the same Spirit:
LSB For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit;
Verse 9
KJV To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
ASV to another faith, in the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings, in the one Spirit;
WEB to another faith, by the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings, by the same Spirit;
YLT and to another faith in the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healings in the same Spirit;
DRB To another, faith in the same spirit: to another, the grace of healing in one Spirit:
DBY and to a different one faith, in [the power of] the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healing in [the power of] the same Spirit;
GNV And to another is giuen faith by the same Spirit: and to another the giftes of healing, by the same Spirit:
LSB to someone else faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit,
Verse 10
KJV To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
ASV and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discernings of spirits; to another [divers] kinds of tongues; and to another the interpretation of tongues:
WEB and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of languages; and to another the interpretation of languages.
YLT and to another in-workings of mighty deeds; and to another prophecy; and to another discernings of spirits; and to another <FI>divers<Fi> kinds of tongues; and to another interpretation of tongues:
DRB To another the working of miracles: to another, prophecy: to another, the discerning of spirits: to another, diverse kinds of tongues: to another, interpretation of speeches.
DBY and to another operations of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; and to a different one kinds of tongues; and to another interpretation of tongues.
GNV And to another the operations of great workes: and to another, prophecie: and to another, the discerning of spirits: and to another, diuersities of tongues: and to another, the interpretation of tongues.
LSB and to another the workings of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to someone else various kinds of tongues, and to another the translation of tongues.
Verse 11
KJV But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
ASV but all these worketh the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each one severally even as he will.
WEB But the one and the same Spirit produces all of these, distributing to each one separately as he desires.
YLT and all these doth work the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each severally as he intendeth.
DRB But all these things, one and the same Spirit worketh, dividing to every one according as he will.
DBY But all these things operates the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each in particular according as he pleases.
GNV And all these thinges worketh one and the selfe same Spirit, distributing to euery man seuerally as he will.
LSB But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.
Verse 12
KJV For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
ASV For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ.
WEB For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ.
YLT For, even as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of the one body, being many, are one body, so also <FI>is<Fi> the Christ,
DRB For as the body is one and hath many members; and all the members of the body, whereas they are many, yet are one body: So also is Christ.
DBY For even as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of the body, being many, are one body, so also [is] the Christ.
GNV For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of the body, which is one, though they be many, yet are but one body: euen so is Christ.
LSB For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ.
Verse 13
KJV For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
ASV For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all made to drink of one Spirit.
WEB For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit.
YLT for also in one Spirit we all to one body were baptized, whether Jews or Greeks, whether servants or freemen, and all into one Spirit were made to drink,
DRB For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free: and in one Spirit we have all been made to drink.
DBY For also in [the power of] one Spirit *we* have all been baptised into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bondmen or free, and have all been given to drink of one Spirit.
GNV For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we bee Iewes, or Grecians, whether we be bonde, or free, and haue bene all made to drinke into one Spirit.
LSB For also by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
Verse 14
KJV For the body is not one member, but many.
ASV For the body is not one member, but many.
WEB For the body is not one member, but many.
YLT for also the body is not one member, but many;
DRB For the body also is not one member, but many.
DBY For also the body is not one member but many.
GNV For the body also is not one member, but many.
LSB For also the body is not one member, but many.
Verse 15
KJV If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
ASV If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.
WEB If the foot would say, “Because I’m not the hand, I’m not part of the body,” it is not therefore not part of the body.
YLT if the foot may say, `Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body;' it is not, because of this, not of the body;
DRB If the foot should say: Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body: Is it therefore not of the Body?
DBY If the foot say, Because I am not a hand I am not of the body, is it on account of this not indeed of the body?
GNV If the foote would say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body, is it therefore not of the body?
LSB If the foot says, “Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body,” it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body.
Verse 16
KJV And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
ASV And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.
WEB If the ear would say, “Because I’m not the eye, I’m not part of the body,” it’s not therefore not part of the body.
YLT and if the ear may say, `Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body;' it is not, because of this, not of the body?
DRB And if the ear should say: Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body: Is it therefore not of the body?
DBY And if the ear say, Because I am not an eye I am not of the body, is it on account of this not indeed of the body?
GNV And if the eare would say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body, is it therefore not of the body?
LSB And if the ear says, “Because I am not an eye, I am not a part of the body,” it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body.
Verse 17
KJV If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?
ASV If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?
WEB If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole were hearing, where would the smelling be?
YLT If the whole body <FI>were<Fi> an eye, where the hearing? if the whole hearing, where the smelling?
DRB If the whole body were the eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling?
DBY If the whole body [were] an eye, where the hearing? if all hearing, where the smelling?
GNV If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smellling?
LSB If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole were hearing, where would the sense of smell be?
Verse 18
KJV But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.
ASV But now hath God set the members each one of them in the body, even as it pleased him.
WEB But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body, just as he desired.
YLT and now, God did set the members each one of them in the body, according as He willed,
DRB But now God hath set the members, every one of them, in the body as it hath pleased him.
DBY But now God has set the members, each one of them in the body, according as it has pleased [him].
GNV But nowe hath God disposed the members euery one of them in the bodie at his owne pleasure.
LSB But now God has appointed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired.
Verse 19
KJV And if they were all one member, where were the body?
ASV And if they were all one member, where were the body?
WEB If they were all one member, where would the body be?
YLT and if all were one member, where the body?
DRB And if they all were one member, where would be the body?
DBY But if all were one member, where the body?
GNV For if they were all one member, where were the body?
LSB And if they were all one member, where would the body be?
Verse 20
KJV But now are they many members, yet but one body.
ASV But now they are many members, but one body.
WEB But now they are many members, but one body.
YLT and now, indeed, <FI>are<Fi> many members, and one body;
DRB But now there are many members indeed, yet one body.
DBY But now the members [are] many, and the body one.
GNV But now are there many members, yet but one body.
LSB But now there are many members, but one body.
Verse 21
KJV And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
ASV And the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee: or again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
WEB The eye can’t tell the hand, “I have no need for you,” or again the head to the feet, “I have no need for you.”
YLT and an eye is not able to say to the hand, `I have no need of thee;' nor again the head to the feet, `I have no need of you.'
DRB And the eye cannot say to the hand: I need not thy help. Nor again the head to the feet: I have no need of you.
DBY The eye cannot say to the hand, I have not need of thee; or again, the head to the feet, I have not need of you.
GNV And the eye cannot say vnto the hand, I haue no neede of thee: nor the head againe to the feete, I haue no neede of you.
LSB And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you”; or again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.”
Verse 22
KJV Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
ASV Nay, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be more feeble are necessary:
WEB No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary.
YLT But much more the members of the body which seem to be more infirm are necessary,
DRB Yea, much, more those that seem to be the more feeble members of the body are more necessary
DBY But much rather, the members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary;
GNV Yea, much rather those members of the body, which seeme to be more feeble, are necessarie.
LSB On the contrary, how much more is it that the members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary,
Verse 23
KJV And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
ASV and those [parts] of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely [parts] have more abundant comeliness;
WEB Those parts of the body which we think to be less honorable, on those we bestow more abundant honor; and our unpresentable parts have more abundant propriety;
YLT and those that we think to be less honourable of the body, around these we put more abundant honour, and our unseemly things have seemliness more abundant,
DRB And such as we think to be the less honourable members of the body, about these we put more abundant honour: and those that are our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
DBY and those [parts] of the body which we esteem to be the more void of honour, these we clothe with more abundant honour; and our uncomely [parts] have more abundant comeliness;
GNV And vpon those members of the body, which wee thinke most vnhonest, put wee more honestie on: and our vncomely parts haue more comelinesse on.
LSB and those members of the body which we think as less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor, and our less presentable members become much more presentable,
Verse 24
KJV For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:
ASV whereas our comely [parts] have no need: but God tempered the body together, giving more abundant honor to that [part] which lacked;
WEB whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God composed the body together, giving more abundant honor to the inferior part,
YLT and our seemly things have no need; but God did temper the body together, to the lacking part having given more abundant honour,
DRB But our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, giving to that which wanted the more abundant honour.
DBY but our comely [parts] have not need. But God has tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to [the part] that lacked;
GNV For our comely partes neede it not: but God hath tempered the body together, and hath giuen the more honour to that part which lacked,
LSB whereas our more presentable members have no such need. But God has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that member which lacked,
Verse 25
KJV That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
ASV that there should be no schism in the body; but [that] the members should have the same care one for another.
WEB that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.
YLT that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same anxiety for one another,
DRB That there might be no schism in the body: but the members might be mutually careful one for another.
DBY that there might be no division in the body, but that the members might have the same concern one for another.
GNV Lest there should be any diuision in the body: but that the members shoulde haue the same care one for another.
LSB so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another.
Verse 26
KJV And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
ASV And whether one member suffereth, all the members suffer with it; or [one] member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
WEB When one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. Or when one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
YLT and whether one member doth suffer, suffer with <FI>it<Fi> do all the members, or one member is glorified, rejoice with <FI>it<Fi> do all the members;
DRB And if one member suffer any thing, all the members suffer with it: or if one member glory, all the members rejoice with it.
DBY And if one member suffer, all the members suffer with [it]; and if one member be glorified, all the members rejoice with [it].
GNV Therefore if one member suffer, all suffer with it: if one member be had in honour, all the members reioyce with it.
LSB And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
Verse 27
KJV Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
ASV Now ye are the body of Christ, and severally members thereof.
WEB Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
YLT and ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
DRB Now you are the body of Christ and members of member.
DBY Now *ye* are Christ's body, and members in particular.
GNV Now ye are the body of Christ, and members for your part.
LSB Now you are Christ’s body, and individually members of it.
Verse 28
KJV And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
ASV And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, [divers] kinds of tongues.
WEB God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.
YLT And some, indeed, did God set in the assembly, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, afterwards powers, afterwards gifts of healings, helpings, governings, divers kinds of tongues;
DRB And God indeed hath set some in the church; first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly doctors: after that miracles: then the graces of healings, helps, governments, kinds of tongues, interpretations of speeches.
DBY And God has set certain in the assembly: first, apostles; secondly, prophets; thirdly, teachers; then miraculous powers; then gifts of healings; helps; governments; kinds of tongues.
GNV And God hath ordained some in the Church: as first Apostles, secondly Prophetes, thirdly teachers, then them that doe miracles: after that, the giftes of healing, helpers, gouernours, diuersitie of tongues.
LSB And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues.
Verse 29
KJV Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
ASV Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all [workers of] miracles?
WEB Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all miracle workers?
YLT <FI> are<Fi> all apostles? <FI>are<Fi> all prophets? <FI>are<Fi> all teachers? <FI>are<Fi> all powers?
DRB Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all doctors?
DBY [Are] all apostles? [are] all prophets? [are] all teachers? [are] all [in possession of] miraculous powers?
GNV Are all Apostles? are all Prophetes? are all teachers?
LSB Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?
Verse 30
KJV Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
ASV have all gifts of healings? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
WEB Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with various languages? Do all interpret?
YLT have all gifts of healings? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
DRB Are all workers of miracles? Have all the grace of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?
DBY have all gifts of healings? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
GNV Are all doers of miracles? haue all the gifts of healing? doe all speake with tongues? doe all interprete?
LSB Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all translate?
Verse 31
KJV But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
ASV But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.
WEB But earnestly desire the best gifts. Moreover, I show a most excellent way to you.
YLT and desire earnestly the better gifts; and yet a far excelling way do I shew to you:
DRB But be zealous for the better gifts. And I shew unto you yet a more excellent way.
DBY But desire earnestly the greater gifts, and yet shew I unto you a way of more surpassing excellence.
GNV But desire you the best giftes, and I will yet shewe you a more excellent way.
LSB But you earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I will yet show you a more excellent way.